The state of higher education

David and Adam discuss the current state of higher education, examining various challenges including demographic declines, financial pressures, declining public confidence, and the impact of AI on academic integrity. They discussed how many private institutions are heavily tuition-dependent and struggling with closures, while also addressing concerns about grade inflation and the growing skepticism about higher education's return on investment. The conversation explored the broader philosophical questions about the purpose of education, with both participants expressing concern about the loss of classical liberal arts education and its implications for democracy, while also considering how Christian higher education institutions might rise to meet these challenges in an increasingly secular world.